2012
ShineTime Ace 50 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 512658 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | ShineTime |
| Model | Ace 50 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic forks |
| Fronttyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual shocks |
| Reartyre | 3.00-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 39.0 mm (1.5 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.50 ccm (3.02 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Pressure and splash lubrication |
| Power | 3.08 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 2.90 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.1 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Chinese model. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 78.0 kg (172.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 990 mm (39.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,640 mm (64.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0395 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About ShineTime
Country of Origin:
China (brand used by exporters)
Founder:
Regional OEM/distributor consortium (public details limited)
Best Known For:
Budget scooters and light motorcycles supplied to developing markets
Company History
Under the ShineTime label, exporters have offered straightforward 50–250 cc scooters and commuters aimed at riders who need inexpensive, serviceable transport. The value proposition is simple hardware—air-cooled singles, CVTs or five-speed boxes, steel frames—that can be maintained by neighborhood mechanics with common tools. Over the last decade, QC has improved in step with the broader Chinese industry: better loom sealing, disc brakes that hold adjustment, and EFI on emissions-regulated variants. Importers generally localize racks, lighting, and sprocket ratios to suit cargo use and rougher roads. While ShineTime will not win spec-sheet contests, it earns its keep by starting in the rain, surviving tip-overs, and keeping parts like variator belts and pads on the shelf. Historically, ShineTime represents the quiet backbone of urban mobility across Africa, Asia, and Latin America: affordable, fixable machines that turn long walks into short, controllable rides for students, shopkeepers, and delivery workers.
